wonderings of the (un)conscious mind

wonderings of the (un)conscious mind
solo exhibition by Christina Papakyriakou.

'Oasi, space for visual experimentations’ presents 'wonderings of the (un) conscious mind', an exhibition based on the artistic practice of Christina Papakyriacou curated by Sylia Panayiotidou. The exhibition takes a retrospective twist, as it presents works from the beginning of the artist’s career, presenting a variety of media including painting, drawing, video, art performance, and collaborative projects.

Being an artist who deals with the human psyche and the materialism that surrounds it, Christina Papakyriakou constantly comes to a point where she is in constant conflict with her own self. Her work is the artistic ‘translation’ of her personal experiences, her everyday life, and the friction between herself and those around her. By using a variety of experimental processes, she creates images which primarily reflect her own psyche in a symbolic manner. With her subconscious being the main ‘tool’, she (re)acts on the paper / canvas in an almost psychedelic way, taken into a dreamy state by various visual, auditory and sentimental stimuli.
Since the artist tends to work by using a variety of media, there was a personal need to organise a more comprehensive overview of her practice. By thoroughly analysing the manner in which she has handled her need for
self-expression, the artist can then recognise the most important periods of her career, helping her evolve artistically.

“A walk through the subconscious.
A quest to find one’s self through an intangible, dreamy world.
Symbols and stereotypes collide with personal experiences -
something that could determine the evolution of a person. In both conscious and unconscious worlds. The challenge begins from the moment that one feels the need to walk this path. An introspection within the most hidden parts of ourselves. It is indeed a rugged route. Exposing parts of yourself that are deeply rooted, reaching as to their darkest fragments.”

Christina Papakyriakou
Christina Papakyriakou was born in Limassol, in 1978.
She graduated from the Department of Visual and Applied Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and also possesses an MFA from the Utrecht School of the Art Faculty of the Arts and Design. She presented six solo exhibitions in Cyprus, and has taken part in various group exhibitions in Cyprus and abroad.
She participated in the 22nd Alexandria Biennale (2003), in the 2nd Peking Biennale(2005) and in the Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean(2008).
It is worth referencing her activity within the performance art spectrum in Cyprus, which began in 2009.
She now lives and works in Limassol, where she also established “Oasi, space for visual experimentation” (non-profit organisation), with the aspiration to create a platform for artists to experiment.

Curation: Sylia Panayiotidou
Performance Dramaturge: Constantina Peter
visual & oral stories performance by: Christina Papakyriakou, Demetris Spyrou, Julia Georgiadou
Music editing: Demetris Spyrou
Graphics: Christos Georgiou
Sponsor: Ministry of Education and Culture

>> At - tag studio
(Nikiforou Foka Street 32, Limassol, Cyprus)

>> Inauguration - Friday, 14 May 2016 at 19:30
(art performance, Christina Papakyriakou at 20:30)

>>21&28 May - art workshop for children*

>>28 May - art performance, visual and oral stories part3
at 21:30

>> 04 June - art workshop for adults*

>> Until - Friday, 17 June 2016

>> Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday | 16:00 - 22:00
Weekend | 10:00 - 14:00 \ 16:00 - 22:00

>> Information:
99 380483, 99 849560

* ‘Bodily Experiences’ is a workshop that deals with the ways in which we understand and accept our body through movement. By using an overhead projector the space is created gradually, and varies according to the interaction each participant has with it. An experiential and experimental game, which is designed to take the participants on a journey within a constantly evolving virtual world.

Duration: 2 hours
Number of Participants: 5 persons per time
Cost: 10€